**** FINISHED: 1/72 PBY-5A Catalina RAAF 42 Sqn - Seaplanes / Floatplanes of WWII (1 Viewer)

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parsifal

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User Name: parsifal
Name : Michael
Category : Beginner
Kit : Academy
Scale : 1/72
Accessories : None, OOB with kit decals

The subject of this GB is the RAAF "Black Cat' S/N A24-96 as she appeared in the summer of 1945. at this time the aircraft was finished in an overall matt black finish.

When i originally started this project, i stated "I had originally intended this model to be finished with an 'in water" diarama and had doe quite a bit of research to facilitate making the water for the model. given that im starting this rather late, and in fact have another kit i also want to enter, i may not be able to do this now. Depending on how easy this kit goes together, i will make my final decision on this a bit further down the track"

well the kits was a pretty good one, though it needed a ton of weight to hold the nose down. there is so much weight, i will need to build a display stand and get the thing off the undercart. Its heavy!!!!!!

catalinas are one of my favourite aircraft, and this being an RAAF copy makes it particularly nice for me.
 
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The all important finished shots. ive included as acouple of optional shots, some of the interior, which i scratch built, mostly
 

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Final shots - 2nd attempt
 

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i forgot to say in my opening piece, this was my first real go at weather, or rather "beating up' a paint job. its not quite right, but good enough for a first attempt. basically i applied silver fine line , as in felt tipped pen, except its not felt tipped. its a permanent drafting ink. it aint going anywhere.
 

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